A travel & adventure blog by Kara Santos
My photo biking in Intramuros in Manila is featured in National Geographic Magazine!
Sometime in early 2023, one of the magazine’s photo editors reached out when they were looking for an image to represent new bike lanes being built around Intramuros in Manila. They found this photo with me and a Bambike from an article I published on this travel blog in March 2019 and asked if they could publish it.
Planning to travel Northern Luzon soon? Whether you’re a seasoned road trip warrior or a travel newbie, NLEX Lakbay Norte Travel Guide is your new ultimate buddy as you hit the roads.
NLEX Lakbay Norte Travel Guide is NLEX Corporation’s newest digital campaign showcasing what north has to offer. This travel guide is a trusty and reliable companion that will provide all the information you need for a smooth, enjoyable, and safe adventures.
Continue reading “NLEX Lakbay Norte is the Ultimate Guide to Northern Luzon”Did you know that there are three Creative Cities in the Philippines officially designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)? In 2023, Iloilo was named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Before that, Baguio was named a Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art in 2017 while Cebu was given the title of Creative City of Design in 2019.
‘Tis the season for non-stop feasting, gatherings, travel, and Christmas gifts. We all love winning raffle prizes and what better way to celebrate the season than with a dreamy winter trip for five to the snowy wonderland of Sapporo, Japan. Also up for grabs are a brand new Chevrolet Trax, Vespa motorcycles, Apple gadgets, Sony gaming consoles, and trips to Palawan and Boracay, to name a few.
Looking for a faster way to get from Manila to Bataan or Bataan to Manila without the long land travel? The Manila to Bataan ferry finally resumed operations starting November 15, 2023 with promo fares at for P499 for one-way tickets.
You can now travel faster to Bataan via 1Bataan Integrated Transport System, a ferry service that connects Metro Manila to the province of Bataan in Central Luzon by sea. Sea travel will take less than two hours, cutting travel time from land trips, which can take from 3 to 5 hours.
Continue reading “Manila to Bataan Ferry Route and Schedule for 2024”Local and international travelers now have a more convenient way to experience the beauty, culture, and adventures that the country has to offer with the launch of the upgraded Travel Philippines app. The digital app released by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines aims to enhance the tourism industry’s digitalization and provide easy access to guides, deals, and promotions.
Revenge travel is real! I am sure all of us have traveled at least once in the past year. There are many destinations, we all want to go – but let’s admit it – we always need to have a budget in mind.
This is why I am happy that I can get cashback on my favorite travel apps and websites via ShopBack! Did you know that you can get cashback from your hotel bookings, airlines, and even activities? Here are some of the deals that they have this 10.10! You can get cashback from Agoda, Booking.com, Klook, and more!
Continue reading “10.10 Tipid Hack: This is how I save when I travel”Passengers flying through Philippine Airlines (PAL) now have the option to book their hotels, transportation, and travel activities, all in one travel platform The site PAL Holidays powered by online travel company Expedia Group, offers a one-stop travel website for seamless and comprehensive travel planning. The site is now active in the US, Canada, Australia, and Philippines.
The legendary British motorcycle brand BSA is coming to the Philippines!
Originally founded in 1919 by the England-based Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited (BSA), a manufacturer of bicycles, cars, military and sporting firearms, and other machinery, BSA was once known as the largest motorcycle producer in the world during its peak in the late 1950s and early 60s.
Good news, Filipino travelers! Philippine Airlines’ Ultimate Seat Sale is back, with 7 million seats across the flag carrier’s domestic and international routes up for grabs. Roundtrip international flights are on currently on sale for as low as USD 99 (P5,610) base fare, while one-way domestic flights are available for as low as PHP 298 base fare.
Book ahead and fly to top destinations in Southeast Asia as well as Japan, South Korea, Taipei and Hong Kong. Fly to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth in Australia or plan getaways to Dubai, Toronto, Los Angeles, Vancouver and more via the country’s flag carrier.
Continue reading “Fly for $99 round-trip intl, P298 one-way domestic in PAL’s Ultimate Seat Sale”
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